Turkish-Armenian border may be opened in April?March 13, 2009 - 14:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-Turkish border may be opened in April, Star Turkish newspaper quoted a source in the ruling AK Party as saying."The talks between Armenia and Turkey have entered the final stage. The document to be signed envisages opening of the common border, establishment of trade relations and formation of a commission for investigation of 1915 events," the source said. "Karabakh issue is not a governing condition," it added. The report also said that Azerbaijan is aware of development of the talks between Yerevan and Ankara. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Armenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi Arabia Pashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |